First Congregational Church - Chester, MA
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The First Congregational Church - United Church of Christ of Chester is located at 334 Skyline Trail in the Chester Center Historical District of Chester, MA.
Waymark Code: WM139BV
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2020
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The First Congregational Church in Chester was first built in 1769. Due to deterioration, a new church building was commissioned in 1840. The church was designed by architect Henry A. Sykes in the Greek Revival style.
The white, clapboard covered building has a recessed portico with a ramp leading up to a double set of doors. The portico is flanked by a pair of Doric fluted columns. On the gable roof above the pediment is a three tiered tower. The middle section is an octagonal the belfry with alternating louvered windows. Above the belfry is a circular section with six Doric columns and a dome roof. A brick chimney is located at the rear of the roof. The sides of the church are four bays wide. Each bay has a tall 32-pane window.
Reformed or Congregational Denomination: Congregational - United Church of Christ
Associated Website: [Web Link]
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
334 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA United States
01011
Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: 01/01/1840
Architect: Henry A. Sykes
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